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Definition of smoodge in English: smoodge(also smooge) verb smuːdʒ [no object]Australian, NZ informal Behave in an ingratiating manner. 拍马屁，献殷勤 he used to hang around here smoodging to Mum 他过去常待在这儿讨母亲欢心。 Example sentencesExamples - He stated that he had never smooged to any boss in Mort's Dock or told them anything.
- He genuinely smoodges up to the camera and seems to enjoy having his picture taken.
Synonyms blandishments, honeyed words, smooth talk, soft words, flattery, cajolery, coaxing, wheedling, compliments
nounsmuːdʒ mass nounAustralian, NZ informal Affectionate flattery. 恭维 what's wrong with a bit of smoodge between friends? 朋友之间偶尔相互恭维一下有什么不妥？ Synonyms homage, deference, obedience, suit, courtship, blandishments, respects, attention, addresses
Derivativesnoun NZ, Australian informal Well the married daughters were a couple of pretty crook smoodgers and they laid it on awfully thick and they told papa he was reel sugar daddy and they loved him lots and lots better than cigarettes or cocktails or anything. Example sentencesExamples - If government wants to work more effectively and efficiently, then get rid of the smoogers.
OriginEarly 20th century: probably an alteration of dialect smouch 'kiss, sidle up to'. Rhymeshuge, kludge, luge, scrooge, stooge |